Population and Sampling for Quantitative Research

What are the two main types of sampling methods discussed in the text?

• Qualitative and quantitative sampling

• Quasi-Experimental and True Experimental

• Probability and non-probability sampling

• Exploratory and evaluation sampling

Why do quantitative researchers tend to rely on probability sampling techniques?

• Because they are easier to conduct

• Because they provide more accurate results

• Because they are cheaper

• Because they are preferred by government agencies

What is a sample in the context of research?

• The entire population under study

• A subset of a larger population

• The individuals who refuse to participate in the study

• The researchers conducting the study

Why is it important for researchers to mention the sampling method in their manuscripts?

• To satisfy journal requirements

• To confuse readers

• To assess the validity and generalizability of results

• To increase the word count

What is the definition of population in sampling terminology?

• A group of researchers

• A subset of a sample

• Any complete group sharing common characteristics

• A specific demographic within a sample

Which term refers to "a smaller (but hopefully representative) collection of units from a population used to determine truths about that population"?

• Sample

• Population

• Observation

• Experiment

What is the primary purpose of sampling in research?

• To increase the cost of research

• To draw inferences about a population

• To confuse the researcher

• To decrease the accuracy of results

Which sampling method is based on chance events?

• Non-probability

• Purposive sampling

• Probability sampling

• Quota sampling

What is sampling design?

• The size of the sample

• The procedure used for selecting items from the population

• The location where the sample is collected

• The analysis of the sample data

Which of the following is NOT a type of probability sampling?

• Simple random sample

• Convenience sample

• Stratified random sample

• Cluster sampling